Ben Welch
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So you've been working at the same job for awhile. You're bored, anxious, and you can tell work is getting to you. Why not find something more meaningful? Find out how people like you can escape the mire of a dead-end job.
Applying For College As An Adult: What, Me Worry?
- By Ben Welch
- Published 06/9/2007
- College and University
- Unrated
Going back to school can be intimidating, especially if you've been away for a while or, most especially, if you never went. But there is one thing you shouldn't have to worry about - the application process. Read on to find out why.
Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates: What's The Difference?
- By Ben Welch
- Published 06/12/2007
- College and University
- Unrated
One of the first and most important decisions in getting an education is choosing the right program.
For centuries, a college education meant "going away to school." It meant ivy-encrusted campuses, dorms and fraternities, and all-nighters at the library cramming for a chemistry test.
For most people, the decision to get a college education is, if you'll pardon the expression, a "no-brainer." A not-so-obvious decision is to whether to get your education in a traditional, on-campus setting or - as is becoming more common - to get it online. Which one is best for you?
The number and nature of college degrees are as diverse as the people who get them. To help find the right degree for you, here are a few questions you may want to ask yourself.
Every boss can't be loved by every employee. But that doesn't mean that every boss needs to be Michael Scott from NBC's The Office.
The Best Money-Saving Tips for College Students
- By Ben Welch
- Published 06/14/2007
- Personal Finance
- Unrated
With the cost of tuition on the rise, college students are seeking new ways to save a buck while going to school. Read these top ten money saving tips.
We've all been there: it's a beautiful day and you can't bear the thought of going into work. You need an excuse to get out of work that will help you save face as well as your sanity.
The 10 Strangest College Mascots
- By Ben Welch
- Published 06/14/2007
- College and University
- Unrated
Sure, you have bulldogs, panthers, knights, and hawks. But not every school chooses a conventional mascot. Here are ten of the strangest, in no particular order - except for the last one.
For anyone who's ever received one to many home-based business scam emails, let me identify five of the most common and pernicious home business scams, which I've gleaned from several websites issuing similar warnings. Think of it as a public service announcement.
Resumes are to getting jobs what good looks are to getting dates. The purpose of this article is outline how you can create, beautify, and even airbrush your resume in order to make a lasting impression.
Choosing Where to Attend College? What You Should Know About Accreditation
- By Ben Welch
- Published 06/14/2007
- College and University
- Unrated
Trying to decide where to go to school? If so, make sure you consider whether or not the school is properly accredited. Use these tips and advice to help ensure sure you choose an accredited school.
Many job applicants worry that employers will judge them solely on where they went to college. The truth is that while the prestige of a college or university does matter, employers know that the name on the certificate doesn't tell the whole story.
Unknown to most, this article points out the irony of celebration that is supposed to commemorate higher learning but which most of the attendees - including the graduates - don't understand.